Food Safety & Regulations

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (184+ words) The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced more than $26 million in grants Friday for farmers and agricultural producers working to expand value-added products and reach new markets. USDA Rural Development is investing $26.5 million in 194 projects nationwide through the Value-Added Producer Grant program....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (262+ words) The USDA has lowered their 2026 red meat production expectations while leaving poultry almost unchanged. Beef is now projected at 24.877 billion pounds, 90 million less than August on slower third quarter fed cattle slaughter and lighter dressed weights, along with an anticipated…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (396+ words) The Sept. 11 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report lowered the 2026 red meat and poultry production forecast compared with the August report. The reduction was the result of lower beef and pork production forecasts, while poultry production remained flat. The…...

3+ hour, 20+ min ago   (123+ words) KUWAIT CITY, Sep 20: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN) has issued 34 violation reports and shut down a non-compliant food facility during an inspection campaign in the Capital Governorate. Inspectors found several violations, including the sale of food unfit…...

5+ hour, 58+ min ago   (294+ words) Saratoga Potato Chips LLC Recall: Indiana based Saratoga Potato Chips LLC has launched a recall for its loaded bacon and cheddar potato chips after it was found that they contain undisclosed soy. It can cause serious or potentially life threatening…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (274+ words) U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the Ranchers First Initiative on Monday, outlining a package of programs aimed at rebuilding the nation’s cattle herd and supporting American ranchers. USDA said the initiative builds on its October 2025 Plan to Fortify the American…...

7+ hour, 17+ min ago   (799+ words) When cattle prices sit at generational highs and a rancher starts loading animals onto the trailer, one overlooked distinction between two types of livestock can determine whether Social Security keeps sending checks or quietly starts holding them back. The Full…...

7+ hour, 53+ min ago   (165+ words) Tamil Nadu has reiterated plans to introduce chicken biryani in government school meals, subject to pilot testing, hygiene checks and food-safety standards....

8+ hour, 12+ min ago   (47+ words) Assistant Commissioner Astore Muhammad Shoaib paid a surprise visit to Astore Bazaar and inspected prices and quality of food items at various shops.During the visit, a vegetable vendor was caught selling vegetables at prices higher than those fixed in…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (100+ words) Some grocery-store produce can become free plants, but results vary widely. Green onions and tomato seeds can be fun experiments, while grocery-store potatoes are better kept out of the garden. hzrth/Shutterstock What's the best plant you've ever successfully grown…...